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Month: November 2015

Beef Stew with Garden Peas

November 28, 2015November 30, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 2 Comments

The second in the series of recipes from Vierka's rural kitchen is this flavourful, sticky beef stew. Made from the meat of a locally raised young ox and home-grown vegetables, it was an absolute delight to eat. It came with a dollop of boiled rice covered in grated cheese. My friend used her pressure cooker … Continue reading Beef Stew with Garden Peas

Rabbit Soup with a Garlic Roux

November 25, 2015November 28, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 1 Comment

Here goes the first recipe from Vierka's rural kitchen - a simple, wholesome soup with a punch of garlic that nicely complements the mild flavour of rabbit stock. The garlic roux, which is used to lightly thicken the soup, is very common in traditional Slovak cuisine, especially that of southern regions. Learn how to make … Continue reading Rabbit Soup with a Garlic Roux

Dining at Vierka’s

November 16, 2015December 4, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 3 Comments

I have a bunch of very good friends from university that I like to see at least once a year, because having a chat with them is so liberating and fun. Especially when we meet at our favourite place in the mountains - the picturesque chalet in the Vratna Valley. A few weeks ago we … Continue reading Dining at Vierka’s

Halloween vs. All Saints Day

November 9, 2015November 15, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

A lot has changed in Slovakia since the Iron Curtain was lifted in 1991. For those who don't know the term, the Iron Curtain was a fortified boundary we weren't allowed to cross when my country was still part of the communist Soviet bloc. Our trips and holiday travels would end at The Berlin Wall … Continue reading Halloween vs. All Saints Day

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